Nalchik weather in May (Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia)

Thinking of visiting Nalchik in May? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, Nalchik usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Nalchik in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 187 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nalchik climate page with graphs.

 

Nalchik, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 187 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in May

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nalchik, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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